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Calumet

Calumet's (www.calumetphoto.com) new backpacks, the BP935 and the BP1500, are built with a durable exterior of 100 percent ballistic pattern nylon. Both offer a fully adjustable suspension system with padded shoulder straps, secure waist strap, and triple-adjustment chest strap. Water-resistant headphone ports are built into the backpack, while the waist belt features two compartments for access to a cell phone or MP3 player. The fully padded laptop storage compartment accommodates models up to 17 inches.

Canon USA., INC.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. (www.usa.canon.com) introduced the EOS 50D digital SLR camera with 15.1-megapixel resolution and Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor. The 50D includes an expanded ISO range, improved noise reduction, and in-camera photo editing features. Canon has loaded the EOS 50D camera with a number of enhancements and some trickle-down technology from Canon's professional digital SLR cameras, as well as a new Creative Auto Mode (CA) that gives users more creative flexibility to make image setting adjustments conveniently.

Hensel

Hensel (www.henselusa.com) unveiled its new 22-inch ACW Beauty Dish EH with large honeycomb and diffuser. The metal body is designed to accommodate a large honeycomb with a diameter of 22 inches/56 cm, making targeted light possible and increasing applications. The metal honeycomb clicks into the edge of the newly developed reflector and is held in place by two metal clips for simple handling and effective performance.

Lensbaby, LLC

Lensbaby, LLC (www.lensbaby.com) released three new lenses, including the Composer, the Muse, and the Control Freak, each featuring the Lensbaby Optic Swap system. The Muse and the Control Freak replace the current Original, Lensbaby 2.0, and Lensbaby 3G lenses, which will be phased out immediately. With the Composer, Lensbaby introduces a completely new lens, based on a ball-and-socket configuration that delivers smooth selective-focus photography with ease of use.

Nikon

Nikon (www.nikon.com) released the D90, a 12.3-megapixel, DX-format DSLR. Featuring Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing concept, the D90 allows users to record High Definition (HD) movie clips with sound. Additional highlights include Live View, automatic sensor cleaning, Active D-Lighting, Picture Controls, and compatibility with Nikon's newly announced GP-1 GPS unit for convenient geotagging.

Sony

SONY (www.sony.com) unveiled the Alpha 900 DSLR with 25.7 megapixels. The company's new flagship camera supports Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home, Professional), Windows 2000 Professional, and Mac OS X (including later versions) and is compatible with Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses. Not only can the camera use the rechargeable NP-FM500H battery pack, but it can also use the AC-Q900AM AC adapter/charger (for 100–240 V), which includes a function that quickly charges two battery packs in turn.

Zookbinders

Zookbinders (www.zookbinders.com) released the PhotoBook, which is now available in a larger 9x9 size and designed to stand alone as a primary album or complement the panorama-style Zook Book or classic Matted Album. The book offers the combination of durable hard covers with fully customizable wraparound photos, lay-flat pages, two-week turnaround, and easy online ordering through Zookbinders' Print to Bind service. In addition to the 9x9 option, the PhotoBook is available in three other square sizes (7.5x7.5, 6x6, and 4x4) and three rectangular sizes (7x10.5, 6x9, and 4x6).